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MATERNAL Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word maternal. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word maternal. (close relations)
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maternitymaternallymatriculation

Best Alternative Words for MATERNAL

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1affectionate
adjectiveadj
2caring
adjectiveadj
3devoted
adjectiveadj
4kind
adjectiveadj
5loving
adjectiveadj
6motherly
adjectiveadj
7protective
adjectiveadj
8tender
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
9warm
adjectiveadj
10nurturing
adjectiveadj
11enate
12enatic
adjectiveadj
13parental
adjectiveadj
14paternal
adjectiveadj

Best Hypernyms For MATERNAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for maternal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
ancestor caregiver familial family parental progenitor relative

Alternatives for AFFECTIONATE

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